Gratify Restaurant Grand Opening on March 6th

March 6th was the grand opening of our most recent restaurant, Gratify Gastropub in West Palm Beach, Florida. http://www.gratifypub.com  Owner Gene Playter was busy greeting those invited to the private opening ceremony while Co-owner/Chef Scott Helm and his kitchen staff were busy turning out delicious  hors d'oeuvres.

Mayor Louis Frankel was on hand to cut the ribbon (pictured on the left in the photo above).  It was an enjoyable event.  Looking around, it reminded me why I do what I do: creating beautiful places for people to enjoy is so satisfying.   Butler Construction was the general contractor.   Brothers Scott, Kevin and Steven Butler did their usual masterful job and executed the project beautifully.  Their attention to detail and craftsmanship makes it a pleasure to work with them. 

The thing I like about restaurants is that unlike someone's home or office,  you can go and enjoy your efforts whenever you want!   I eat here often to see my work (but also the food is superb).

 The centerpiece of the restaurant is a curvilinear bar with its beautiful red dragon granite. The material was Gene Playter's idea.  It offers dynamic impact when you first arrive. The bright bartop is offset by rich wood paneling with stainless steel accents. The track lighting follows and accentuates the curved shape of the bar. The playful chandeliers are good focal points.  The kitchen is open to the restaurant and you can sit at the bar and watch your meal being prepared.

This photograph  shows the banquet seating set against the new windows that open up the restaurant during the day.   It also offers a connection to the outdoor seating on the west side of the restaurant.  The pale green crackle paint (Scott Helm's idea) on the walls gives a nice accent.  Chef/Partner Scott Helm actually did the crackle work himself. We had a great team on this job and I look forward to doing more restaurants.   All the best to Gene and Scott!